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Re: 'Bronco' brigade ready for tough duty - Hawaii News - Staradvertiser.com

chaoticmom — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:43:31 -0000

Brostrom doesn't know what he's talking about. My husband was in that exact region for a year. We NEVER came in assuming they would like us. They knew the area was tribal, and they worked with the tribes. The Units and Soldiers very much focused on working w/in the area culture.

We will be thinking about the unit as they go over there, praying for them.

Re: California Man Accused of Living With Dead Uncle for 30 Days Whlie Using His ATM Card

chaoticmom — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:05:48 -0000

I hope when my mother passes away that she doesn't leave a penny in her bank account. I WANT her to enjoy her savings to the very last penny, and be taken care of. That said, she'll probably live forever, outlive her savings, and move in with us, anyway. That is what family is for. ;)

Re: Wisconsin Budget Battle Underscores History of Hand-Wringing Over Public-Sector Unions

chaoticmom — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:35:12 -0000

We will all have to tighten our belts, nation wide, if we are going to seriously tackle the budget woes we are facing. If there's not money in my checkbook, I don't pay the rent. A smart person would figure that out, find a way to make more and save more money, hopefully. While there are still jobs to be had.

Re: Wisconsin Budget Battle Underscores History of Hand-Wringing Over Public-Sector Unions

chaoticmom — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:33:52 -0000

Wow.

Re: Wisconsin Union Battle Could Set Stage for National 'Right-to-Work' Debate

chaoticmom — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:40:10 -0000

You don't like his tactics? Would you rather we "negotiate" as we have for so long, as it has driven our state further into bankruptcy? Really? Wake up, smell the coffee, ACCEPT THAT CHANGE IS COMING YOUR WAY.

Re: 12G State Workers Could Be Fired Without Budget Deal, Wisconsin Governor Warns

chaoticmom — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:33:58 -0000

Gov HAS sat down with the Unions, time and time again. They fight for what they want, our state budget goes deeper in the hole. The current negotiation methods aren't working. Status quo, more of the same, will not work. Things have to change. We could sugar coat this any way possible, the unions still won't like what happens. Time for the velvet covered brick.

Re: Affordable Health Care for America: It’s Now the Law of the Land

chaoticmom — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:51:02 -0000

DdW and others: You can say what you want about military health care coverage. It looks good on paper, I'm sure. The coverage can be excellent for the Military Soldiers and Families, but that absolutely does not mean there will be the number of doctors needed who actually accept that coverage. I think you're missing the point. At this point my concern is not the lack of coverage, but rather lack of providers who will accept Tricare payments. This is a very real concern now, and I sadly believe it may be a greater concern in the future. I am an educated and experienced user of the Champus/Tricare system, and do not say this lightly or with any fear mongering.

So, how to entice more doctors into the system, or to keep them accepting the coverage? That might be the real concern for those covered by Champus/Tricare.

Our benefits are only as good as those who are willing to honor them. I've been w/several practices who have dropped all Tricare patients, and fought one hospital for over a year to order the TRICARE covered medical equipment that my sons needed. That hospital accepted Tricare, but did not want to buy the equipment at the agreed upon Tricare reimbursement amounts. They had to in the end, of course, but I believe did so at a loss for the hospital. I can see their frustration.

Re: Affordable Health Care for America: It’s Now the Law of the Land

chaoticmom — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:56:16 -0000

I've been married to an Active Duty Soldier for almost 20 years. We have three sons, two with special needs. Tricare has been amazing, but the number of doctors who will accept coverage can vary from each location, even around areas with large military facilities. In one area (on the East Coast), docs were dropping Tricare coverage left and right. In another area (in the South), it took us over a year to get medical equipment. Tricare approved it, but the hospital fought accepting the "allowable amount", even though they already agreed to accept Tricare (where they got most of their money, anyway). I'm a very experienced consumer of Tricare services, and I can honestly say that I fear that more doctors will drop Tricare patients and go toward private practice under the new pressures they will face. Hopefully I'm wrong, but I'm very concerned. I heard a rumor today that we would be taxed on our medical benefits, as if it were income? Gosh, I really hope that rumor is wrong.

Re: How To Take Fireworks Pictures

chaoticmom — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:26:11 -0000

Good advice. Especially about the tripod. I remember the good 'ole days of film, and digital is MUCH easier and CHEAPER when taking tons of photos. Also nice to see the photos so soon after taking them, to see if any changes need to be made when shooting.